2017 Celebrity Guests

Jerry Rice - Keynote Speaker

Hall of Fame wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Rice is widely regarded as the best wide receiver to ever play in the National Football League, and arguably the greatest player of all time. During his 15-year career with the San Francisco 49ers, Rice won three Super Bowls (Super Bowl XXIII (’88), Super Bowl XXIV (’89) and SB XXIX (’94)) and one Super Bowl MVP. He enjoyed three seasons with the Oakland Raiders, including a Super Bowl appearance and one season with the Seattle Seahawks before retiring in 2005. Rice was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in January 2010, his first year of eligibility.

Jock Climie - Celebrity MC

Former Montreal Alouette slotback Jock Climie is now in his sixth season as an analyst on TSN's CFL studio show.

Climie teams up with host Rod Smith and fellow analysts Chris Schultz, Matt Dunigan and Milt Stegall during the pre-game, halftime and post-game shows for TSN's CFL broadcasts. A 12-year CFL veteran, Climie offers analysis and commentary from a former player’s perspective, breaking down the plays and key match-ups throughout the season.

Stuntman Stu — Auctioneer/Co-Host

Stu Schwartz began his career as “Stuntman Stu” doing stunts for an Ottawa rock station in the 90s. His career quickly took off, and today he is one of Ottawa’s celebrity morning men on MAJIC 100 and master of ceremonies at many events in the Ottawa commuity.